Boann, Goddess of the Boyne
Boann (Bóinn) is the mythical goddess of the River Boyne, and of poetry, fertility and knowledge.
According to legend Boann created the Boyne. Though forbidden to by her husband, Nechtan, Boann approached the magical Well of Segais, which was surrounded by nine magic hazel-trees. Hazelnuts were known to fall into the Well, where they were eaten by the speckled salmon (who, along with hazelnuts, also embody and represent wisdom in Irish mythology).


